Honda BF4.5B - Tilting the Motor

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Do not use the throttle grip to
tilt the outboard motor.
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Tilting the Motor
OPERATION
GRIP
TILT LEVER
SHIFT LEVER
NEUTRAL
Move the shift lever to the
NEUTRAL position and stop the
engine.
Move the tilt lever to the TILT
position. Hold the engine cover
grip and raise the motor.
Tilt the motor to prevent the
propeller and gear case from hitting
the bottom when the boat is beached
or stopped in shallow water.
Before tilting up, leave the outboard
motor in the running position for one
minute after stopping the engine to
drain the water inside the engine.
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